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THIS PAGE HAS CHANGED - FINAL DRAFT POLICY RELEASED

This page has changed because a final draft of the policy has been released to the public. This final draft is the result of multiple public workshops, comments received by stakeholders from all over the state, and collaboration with Regional Water Quality Control Boards staff and local government health representatives. Approximately 2% of existing small onsite septic systems will be affected by this final draft, which emphasizes local management of onsite systems. Materials relevant to older drafts are still available.

Three final public meetings are scheduled for the Statewide Septic Systems Policy. These meetings will also be broadcast live through the Cal/EPA internet website.

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Watch the Video
Staff Workshop
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 – 10:00 AM
Joe Serna Jr. –Cal/EPA Building
Coastal Hearing Room
1001 I Street, Second Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Broadcast
State Water Board Hearing
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Joe Serna Jr. - Cal/EPA Building
Coastal Hearing Room
1001 I Street, Second Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Broadcast
State Water Board Adoption Meeting
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Joe Serna Jr. - Cal/EPA Building
Coastal Hearing Room
1001 I Street, Second Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Broadcast

Final Draft Policy

The final draft and environmental document are now available for public review.  Instructions for submitting written comments to the State Water Board are included in the public notice. More >>

More Information

Frequently asked questions and fact sheets. More >>
Map Tool

Map Tool

The State Water Board has developed a web-based map to assist property owners in determining whether they may be affected by the new policy. More >>

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